Institute

POLONIKA The National Institute of Polish Cultural Heritage Abroad was established on 18th of December 2017, as a specialized state institution of culture, founded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. The Institute carries out projects of a conservation, scientific research, educational and popularization nature.

About us

The strategic objectives of the National Institute of Polish Cultural Heritage Abroad are as follows:

The collection and dissemination of knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Republic of Poland currently located outside the country’s borders.

Preservation of the tangible vestiges of Polish culture abroad, as a testimony of the history of the Republic of Poland and the element shaping the national identity, essential for Polish diaspora and Poles abroad, in forming a sense of pride and strengthening ties with their homeland.

Carrying out comprehensive renovation and conservation work that aims to preserve objects of particular value to the Polish heritage, currently located outside the country’s borders.

Conducting and promoting research about the cultural heritage of the multinational and multicultural aspects of the Republic of Poland, as well as the legacy of Polish emigration and exile.

Support of Polish institutions and organizations abroad, operating to protect national heritage (archives, museums, libraries).

Developing public awareness of the Polish citizens and Polish communities abroad in the areas of preservation and meaning of Polish cultural heritage outside the country.

The shaping of patriotic attitudes through volunteer and educational projects aimed at developing social and civic competencies.

Building a positive image of Poland and its cultural heritage, as an element of the European and World heritage, especially in the neighboring countries; the successors of the Multinational Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Collaborating with the Department of Cultural Heritage Abroad and Wartime Losses, within the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, in developing and updating a strategy to protect the Polish cultural heritage abroad as well as implementing tasks resulting from execution of international and other agreements and arrangements, to which MCNH is a party.